The eternal laughter, and other poems

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The eternal laughter, and other poems

by W. Starling (William Starling) Burgess

EN·~35 minutes·54 chapters

Chapters

54 total

THE ETERNAL LAUGHTER

0:05

THE ETERNAL LAUGHTER

0:21

INTRODUCTION

7:17

THE ETERNAL LAUGHTER

0:40

WAITING

0:54

SHE HEARS STRANGE SOUND AND KNOWS NOT WHAT IT IS

1:09

SHE HEARS STRANGE SOUND AND KNOWS NOT WHAT IT IS

1:09

GOOD-NIGHT

0:43

SHE SLEEPS UPON THE SEA

0:31

NIGHT AND SLEEP

0:37
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Description

The collection opens with a piece titled “The Eternal Laughter,” setting a tone of wonder and quiet reverence. Across the pages, the poet weaves images of dreams, nature, and fleeting moments into verses that feel both intimate and universal. Each poem balances careful form with a spontaneous emotional pulse, inviting listeners to pause and hear the familiar in fresh language. The accompanying drawings lend a visual softness that echoes the lyrical mood.

An introductory essay argues that true poetry rises from personal feeling rather than the polished conventions of magazine verse. It praises the writer’s willingness to follow inspiration wherever it leads, even into the obscure, trusting that a receptive heart will catch the hidden harmonies. This perspective prepares the ear for the collection’s blend of delicate beauty and probing insight.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~35 minutes (34K characters)

Release date

Aug 12, 2026

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

W. Starling (William Starling) Burgess

W. Starling (William Starling) Burgess

1878–1947

A restless American designer who moved easily between yachts, airplanes, and naval engineering, he brought the same inventive spark to every field he touched. Best known for shaping winning racing craft and pioneering early aviation work, he left behind a career full of bold ideas and technical brilliance.

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